Psalms 80:18
So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.
Psalms 80:18
This verse expresses a reciprocal commitment: “So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.” The psalmist asserts steadfast loyalty but also asks for revival—the energizing life from God that sustains proclamation and prayer. The desire to “call upon thy name” signals worship, trust, and dependence on divine guidance. The posture contrasts with abandonment or apostasy; it’s a plea to remain faithful in the face of distress.
The verse ties conversion of heart to divine reviving work. It presents revival not as human effort but as a gift of God’s quickening Spirit that invites adoration and reliance on God’s name. It also reinforces communal faithfulness: the people together pledge to stay near God and worship.
Practically, this invites a recommitment to faith in hard times. Actions: deepen spiritual disciplines (daily prayer, Bible meditation), participate in corporate worship, and remind one another to call on God’s name in both joy and trouble. When faced with hardship, choose faithfulness and communal support rather than retreat or cynicism.
Cross-References: Psalm 42:11; Isaiah 40:31; Ezekiel 37:14; Romans 8:11; Galatians 5:25